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Question 1 of 5

A patient presents with increased growth of skeletal and soft tissue, hypertension, arthritis, menstrual disturbances, and diabetes mellitus. Upon administration of oral glucose, which of the following levels would increase?

A. GH

B. IGF

C. GH and IGF

D. ADH

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: IGF

Question 2 of 5

A 42-year-old man with a history of diabetes mellitus on metformin is going to have a CT scan of the abdomen with contrast to evaluate his chronic right lower quadrant pain. Which of the following statements about his metformin and this radiographic study is correct?

A. He can continue taking metformin prior to and after the CT scan

B. He can continue taking metformin and should increase the dose prior to the CT scan

C. He can continue taking metformin and should stop the medicine just prior to the CT scan

D. He should be hospitalized and given Benadryl and continue taking metformin at the usual dosage

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: He can continue taking metformin and should stop the medicine just prior to the CT scan

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following drugs did the patient most likely take?

A. Degarelix

B. Leuprolide

C. Cabergoline

D. Pegvisomant

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Leuprolide

Question 4 of 5

A patient presents with a decreased amount of T cells in the body. He presents with tetany , parasthesias, and muscle cramps. His condition has similarities to all of the following except:

A. Rickets

B. Hypoparathyroidism

C. Osteomalacia

D. Hypercalcemia

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Hypercalcemia

Question 5 of 5

A 65-year-old woman with postmenopausal atrophy and hot flashes is prescribed with estrogen therapy by her primary care physician. She has a family history of endometrial cancer and is concerned about her risk for this condition. Which of the following statements is true?

A. Breast cancer is unlikely

B. Postmenopausal bleeding is unlikely

C. The risk can be offset by adding a proestrogen product

D. Thromboembolic events are unlikely

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The risk can be offset by adding a proestrogen product

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